4 & 5 May: Remembrance and Liberation Day in the Netherlands
4 and 5 May - Remembrance and Liberation Day - are important dates in the Netherlands as they mark the end of the Second World War by honoring its victims…
Spotlight on historical fiction author Kathryn Gauci
I am pleased to welcome historical fiction author Kathryn Gauci to my blog today! She's an English expat living in Australia. Before heading Down Under, she studied textile design, lived…
Amsterdam: the Perfect Setting for an Art Mystery
Amsterdam is the perfect setting for an art-related mystery, especially one in which the looting of artwork by the Nazis during World War Two plays a central role. My second…
Lover’s Portrait wins a Chill with a Book Readers’ Award!
I am thrilled to announce The Lover's Portrait won a Chill with a Book Readers' Award last week! The Lover's Portrait was read and evaluated by Chill's readers against the following... Were…
Restitution of Nazi-Looted Artwork after World War II: A Dutch Perspective
Before moving to Amsterdam, I knew very little about the restitution of artwork stolen by the Nazis during World War II, a topic that plays a central role in my…
Interesting and Obscure World War II References in Literature
My second novel, The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery, is an amateur sleuth mystery describing the plight of homosexuals and Jewish artists in Europe during World War II, as well…
MTW: Historical Mysteries and Thrillers Theme
Welcome to the third of four themed posts about MysteryThrillerWeek, an annual event celebrating the Mystery and Thriller genres! Over two-hundred authors are participating in this global event. To help…